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Intestinal failure (IF) is defined as a reduction in intestinal function below the minimum necessary for the absorption of nutrients, requiring intravenous supplementation to maintain health and/or growth. The most common cause is short bowel syndrome (SBS). Approximately 50% of patients with SBS have IF and require parenteral support.

Diagnostic and treatment delay in primary hyperparathyroidism. A pending issue.

Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) remains underdiagnosed among patients with hypercalcemia, potentially causing increased morbidity.

Objective: To identify in surgically operated patients the presence of overlooked hypercalcemia and patients with criteria for surgery (CFS) for PHPT at least one year prior to referral to Endocrinology, and to determine whether this diagnostic delay leads to increased morbidity.

Methods: An observational study was carried out in 116 consecutive patients.